UG+Advising+FAQs

NO. Complete the HASS template for your degree, putting courses in the correct categories, then we can ask the Registrar to re-order the CAPP report.
 * Do I need to worry if my CAPP report has courses in the wrong categories? **

There's a tool called [|YACS] (currently in beta release), developed by the CS Department, that all students can use to schedule their courses.
 * Is there a course scheduling tool that I can use to help me figure out my schedule?**

YES.
 * Must stand-alone STS majors also complete the HASS Core requirements? **

YES. Even if the dual major is a another degree in HASS, such as Economics.
 * For dual majors, can STS courses double count toward the HASS Core requirements? **

**Do dual majors still need to satisfy Math/Science core requirements?** Yes, but this happens almost automatically for duals with science or engineering (because classes can double-count for this -- i.e. for both the major and core requirements). Duals in which both degrees are in HASS still have to complete the math/science core.

NO
 * Do dual majors need an additional "technical option."**

NO. Per Institute rules, since the technical option is a requirement within the STS degree.
 * Can the "technical option" in the STSO and SUST degrees count toward a minor? **

YES. In exceptional cases, a 2000-level course can substitute for the required 1000-level course in STSO or SUST degrees, for example. With prior consent of your advisor, a 4000-level ARTS or ECON course can be approved to count as a 4000-level option within the STS degree requirements.
 * Can the STS department approve exceptions to requirements within the STS degree? **

YES. In RPI language, there are DUAL MAJORS (one diploma with two majors listed) and DOUBLE DEGREES (two separate diplomas, requiring a minimum of 154 credit hours). STS degrees are designed to support dual majors.
 * Is there a difference between a dual major and a double degree? **

All 4000 level STSH or STSS courses.
 * What courses count as Advanced Options? **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**What can count as transfer credit?** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Transfer credit will not be given for any college courses taken while in high school if these courses were used in obtaining the high school diploma. Transfer credit will be forfeited if a student takes an equivalent Rensselaer course.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As of Fall 2010, students entering as first-time freshmen can transfer a maximum of 32 credits (including Advanced Placement credit or other equivalent credit) toward their Bachelor’s degree at Rensselaer.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Only a total of two courses for a maximum of eight (8) advanced placement and/or transfer credits can be used toward the HASS Core Requirements for graduation. Only a total of two courses for a maximum of eight (8) transfer credits may be used to satisfy the science core requirement. Any courses beyond those two (2) can be used towards free electives.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">All requests to have HASS transfer credits approved should go to Mike Kalsher, at kalshm@rpi.edu. You will need a transcript and course description, and will need to fill out this [|Transfer Credit Approval form]. A student signature is necessary.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Take required courses early as the offerings in your study abroad program may be limited.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What do I need to keep in mind if I'm planning to study abroad? **

Studios: PDI Studio 1, PDI Studio 2, PDI Studio 3, Design Elective 1, PDI Studio 5, PDI Studio 6, Design Elective 2 Non-studios: Science, Technology & Society, Design, Culture & Society, STS Adv Option 1, STS Adv Option 2, STS Senior Project Tech option: Tech option 1 & 2, Tech option 3 & 4 (4xxx level)
 * DIS Program Requirements**